Cabin accommodations near Kalispell, Montana provide convenient access to Glacier National Park, just 32 miles east of the city. Most cabin rentals operate seasonally from May through September, with peak demand occurring in July and August when daytime temperatures average 75-85°F. Cabins offer a practical balance between outdoor immersion and protection from Montana's variable weather conditions, where evening temperatures can drop below 50°F even in summer months.
What to do
Glacier National Park access: Stay at Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast for quick entry to the park. "Great place to stay! Super close to Glacier Park entrance. Well maintained. The staff is wonderful. They also rent ebikes at super reasonable rates," notes Marc M.
Outdoor recreation beyond Glacier: Cabins at Mountain Meadow RV Park and Cabins provide access to a fishing pond with kayak rentals. "There is a general store in the office with a small gift shop, fire wood and kayak rentals. There are two grocery stores in town, the smaller has excellent fried chicken and all of your basic groceries," reports Kelsey B.
Local exploration: The Crown of the Continent Geotourism Center near West Glacier offers educational exhibits and outdoor adventure booking. "The folks at the campground can shuttle you over here to view the high quality environmental and geography education exhibits on display, to sample local foods and crafts, or to sign up for outdoor adventures like horseback riding, fly fishing, llama trekking and more," explains Janet R. from Glacier Campground.
What campers like
Private cabin settings: Glacier Campground offers secluded cabin options. "Their camper cabins here are cozy and really nice, and much more reasonably priced than any others in or near the park! There were a lot of nice tent and RV spots for camping too, the whole place was like an upscale state park with many large, secluded shady campsites tucked into beautiful mature forest," shares Janet R.
Comfort amenities: Columbia Falls RV Park cabins provide hotel-like comforts. "Campsite was very clean and well kept. Nice gravel and grass area with picnic table. Bathrooms were amazing! 2 large stalls and 3 large showers, 1 was handicap. Very clean, nice tile and spacious," describes Kimberly W.
Evening entertainment: Some cabin properties offer community activities. "There's live music, pool, ice cream shoppe, Gaga ball, hiking trails and so much more," reports Jennifer H. about West Glacier KOA Resort.
What you should know
Reservation timing: Book cabins months in advance for summer stays. "We almost cancelled our trip to Glacier due to the current forest fires that have closed some of the park. We decided to take a chance on it though, and stayed just outside the west entrance of the park, at the privately owned Glacier Campground," explains Janet R.
Pet policies: Many cabin properties accommodate pets with restrictions. "The campground itself is pet friendly, they even allowed our dog to stay in a camper cabin with us, which many don't. To our dismay, we discovered that dogs aren't allowed on hiking trails within Glacier National Park itself," notes a Glacier Campground visitor.
Wifi considerations: Connection quality varies widely between properties. "AT&T coverage good, with 2-3 bars of LTE and speeds up to 7 MB/s, but throughput did fluctuate a bit. The CG has WiFi, but we could never get more than about 20 KB/s, which is effectively useless," reports Ray & Terri F. from North American RV Park & Yurt Village.
Tips for camping with families
Family-friendly layouts: Look for cabin options with separate sleeping areas. "Stayed in a yurt for a week. Loved the vibe of the campground. Free coffee was a life safer for early rising to get into the park at 6am. They were very helpful to book us all side by side (2 yurts and a cabin)," notes Katie C. from North American RV Park & Yurt Village.
On-site recreation: Select cabins with kid-focused amenities. "Great campground for families. Great spot to camp with children because of the large, grassy playground and swimming area. Showers and a laundry are on site. Sites have trees and a fire ring. Pull through sites are available," says Kimberly Y. from Rocky Mountain Hi Campground.
Swimming options: Multiple properties feature pools or swimming areas. "We used today as a catch up day. We're on the road for over a month and this was an unscheduled day. We happened upon Rocky Mtn Hi and the kids and I love it. The kids could play all day in the great park with a whole western town set up and swimming hole in the creek, volleyball net and paved roads to scooter and roller blade," shares Jennifer H.
Tips from RVers
Long-term accommodations: Some properties offer extended-stay cabin options. "Clean. Bathrooms good. Wifi is better than most campgrounds. Cable TV. Full hookups. Friendly staff. All needed services are close," notes SEAN E. from Rocky Mountain Hi Campground about their month-long stay.
Laundry facilities: Check for on-site laundry capabilities when booking. "Laundry room and bathhouses were very clean. Also has an arcade and loved how they use honesty policy during closed hours where you can pick up firewood or ice and pay the next morning," shares Danielle F. about the amenities at North American RV Park & Yurt Village.
Connectivity needs: If working remotely, verify internet reliability. "The wifi was terrible(it would randomly work slow), except on the porch of the office," notes Julia M. about Beargrass Lodging & RV Resort. When reliable internet is essential, confirm speeds with property management before booking.
